SPL 2: A Time for Consequences

2015 2h 0m CN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 294

ActionCrimeThrillerAdventureDrama

Synopsis

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While undercover officer Kit is taken prisoner by the syndicate, he befriends his keeper and discovers an organ trafficking ring.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tony Jaa
Chatchai
Wu Jing
Chan Chi-Kit
Simon Yam
Chan Kwok-Wah
Max Zhang
Ko Chun
Louis Koo
Hung Mun-Gong
Ken Lo Wai-Kwong
Wong Kwong
Jun Kung
Hung Mun-Biu
Dominic Lam Ka-Wah
Cheung Chun-Tung

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Soi Cheang
Writers: Jill Leung Lai-Yin, Wong Ying
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Thai
Countries: China, Hong Kong, Thailand

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 5 languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Thai.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: China, Hong Kong, Thailand.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "SPL Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Soi Cheang, shot by Kenny Tse. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Comfort Chan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David M. Richardson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tony Jaa and Wu Jing and Simon Yam carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Soi Cheang directs. Kenny Tse behind the camera. Comfort Chan scores. David M. Richardson cuts. Produced in China, Hong Kong, Thailand. Dialogue in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Thai.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 11 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 5 languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Thai.
3International production across 3 countries: China, Hong Kong, Thailand.
4Part of the "SPL Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Soi Cheang, shot by Kenny Tse. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Comfort Chan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor David M. Richardson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Tony Jaa and Wu Jing and Simon Yam carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt3197766 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Kenny Tse
Original score: Comfort Chan
Editing: David M. Richardson
Makeup / hair: Maggie Choy
Stunt coordinator: Nicky Li Chung-Chi
Runtime: 120 min · 2h 0m
Status: Released
Original language: CN
IMDB: SPL 2: A Time for Consequences (2015)

Part of

SPL Collection

SPL: Sha Po Lang (released in the United States as Kill Zone) is a 2005 Hong Kong action film written and directed by Wilson Yip, and starring Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung and Simon Yam. The film was released in Hong Kong on 18 November 2005. It was followed by SPL 2 in 2015, and Paradox, released in 2017. The title Sha Po Lang refers to three words derived from Chinese astrology that each represent a different star capable of good or evil depending on their position in the heavens.